Best 7 Braised Leeks And Mustard Greens Recipes

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**Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens: A Culinary Symphony of Earthy Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable duo of braised leeks and mustard greens, where rustic charm meets refined elegance. This delightful dish, hailing from the kitchens of Alice Recipes, tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and slightly bitter notes, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Prepared with simple, wholesome ingredients, this vegetarian delight promises a nutritious and satisfying meal that caters to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe guarantees an effortless cooking experience, guiding you through each step to achieve perfect results. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and relish the delightful dance of flavors that awaits you in this culinary masterpiece.

**Recipe 1: Braised Leeks with Mustard Greens and Garlic**

This classic recipe forms the foundation of the braised leeks and mustard greens experience. Tender leeks and earthy mustard greens are lovingly braised in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, white wine, and a touch of Dijon mustard. The resulting dish exudes a symphony of textures, from the soft, melt-in-your-mouth leeks to the slightly crunchy greens, all harmoniously bound together by the rich, savory broth.

**Recipe 2: Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens with Bacon**

For those who prefer a more robust flavor profile, this variation incorporates smoky bacon into the braising liquid. The bacon adds an irresistible depth of flavor, creating a harmonious balance between the sweetness of the leeks and the bitterness of the mustard greens. The result is a dish that is both hearty and satisfying, sure to please even the most discerning palates.

**Recipe 3: Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens with Feta Cheese**

This delightful recipe introduces a touch of tangy creaminess to the braised leeks and mustard greens. Crumbled feta cheese is sprinkled over the dish before serving, adding a delightful textural contrast and a burst of salty, tangy flavor. This variation is perfect for those who enjoy a more Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

**Recipe 4: Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens with Lemon and Herbs**

For a refreshing twist, this recipe incorporates the zesty brightness of lemon and aromatic herbs. Fresh lemon juice and a medley of herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano, are added to the braising liquid, infusing the dish with a vibrant and herbaceous flavor. The result is a dish that is light, flavorful, and perfect for a summer meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion (1 medium onion)
2 bunches mustard greens (about 1 1/2 pounds), stems removed, leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 pound)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add half of the mustard greens, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the greens are wilted and reduced in volume by half, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining greens and season with more salt and pepper; cook again until the greens are wilted and evenly incorporated with the onions and garlic.
  • Add the chicken stock, vinegar and ham hock to the pot and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook at a slow simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring halfway through. The greens are done when the stock has almost completely reduced and the ham hocks are tender when pierced with a pairing knife.
  • Remove the ham hocks to a cutting board and pull the meat from the bone with two forks. Discard any fat and skin, and then stir the shredded meat back into the greens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 pound bacon, chopped
2 bunches mustard greens, chopped
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup golden raisins
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • On medium heat, saute garlic and bacon in a large saute pan.
  • While bacon is cooking boil water in a large pot. Blanch mustard greens in boiling water until bright green. Drain greens.
  • In a saute pan with the bacon, add greens and garlic. Stir together. Add chicken stock and raisins. Mix well together. Add salt and pepper, for taste, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 bunches mustard greens, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Coarse salt
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat brown bacon and render its fat. Add chopped greens to the pan in batches and turn until they wilt, then add more greens. When all of the greens are in the pan, add vinegar and cook a minute. Season greens with sugar and salt. Add chicken broth to the pan and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer greens 15 to 20 minutes then serve.

LEEKS IN MUSTARD SAUCE



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Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well and it goes well with many main dishes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 medium leeks (white portion only)
2 green onions with tops, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash white pepper

Steps:

  • Cut leeks into 1-1/2-in. slices, then julienne. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute leeks, onions and garlic in oil until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture begins to thicken, bubbles around the edges and reaches 160°, about 20 minutes. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in mustard and pepper. , Transfer leek mixture to a serving bowl; top with mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BRAISED LEEKS AND MUSTARD GREENS



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Mustard greens, where have you been all my life?! The earthy, mild onion flavor of leeks combined with the spicy kick of mustard greens braised in a buttered broth makes for a simple and tasty side dish.

Provided by Gardener98

Categories     Greens Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups washed, dried and chopped mustard greens
2 tablespoons chicken broth, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim leeks so that about 1 1/2 inches of green leaves remain, and slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Separate leaves and pull the leeks apart to rinse away any dirt and sand in the layers, then chop leeks into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the leeks until they begin to separate and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard greens, and pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the bottom of the pan and prevent leeks from browning. Cook the leeks and mustard greens until the greens turn bright green and start to soften, another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BRAISED LEEKS WITH MUSTARD CREAM



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Another delicious-sounding vegetable side dish - slightly adapted - from Vicki Wild's 'Wild Sides: An A-Z of exceptional vegetable side dishes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Greens

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

75 g unsalted butter, chopped, plus
50 g unsalted butter, for the mustard cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 medium leeks, thoroughly washed and trimmed
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
2 medium golden shallots, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups thickened cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
  • Spread the chopped butter and oil over the base of a roasting pan large enough to hold the leeks in one layer.
  • Add the leeks and roast for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and turn them over in the pan.
  • Roast for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and add the stock.
  • Roast for another 10 minutes or until the leeks have started to brown slightly and the stock has reduced.
  • Remove the leeks from the oven and keep warm on the serving dish by covering them with aluminium foil.
  • MAKING THE MUSTARD CREAM: Melt the remaining 50g of butter in a small sauté pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Increase the heat a little, add the wine and slowly bring to the boil.
  • Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the mustard.
  • Add half the chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the leeks with the mustard cream and garnish with the remaining chives.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.1, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 226.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.1

TENDER BRAISED LEEKS



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These leeks, poached gently in an aromatic liquor, make a delicious dish on their own, or try them with fish or roast chicken

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6-8 leeks
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp coriander seeds
3 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
125ml white wine
1 garlic clove with the skin on, bashed
pinch caster sugar
85g green olive , very roughly chopped (optional)
large handful chopped flat-leaf parsley , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the darkest green part off the leeks and strip away the first two layers. Cut in half lengthways, but keep attached at the root. Wash the leeks under cold running water and set aside. Tip all the other ingredients, except the olives and parsley, into a wide shallow pan with 200ml water, some cracked pepper and a sprinkling of salt.
  • Slip the leeks into the pan, cover and place over a low heat. Gently simmer for 20 mins, turning them occasionally until very tender - a knife blade should slip in easily. Leave to cool until just warm, then stir through the parsley and olives, if you like. Serve the leeks as they are with crusty bread or with roast chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right leeks. Look for leeks that are firm, plump, and have tightly closed leaves. Avoid leeks with yellow or wilted leaves.
  • Prepare the leeks properly. Cut off the root end and dark green tops of the leeks. Then, slice the leeks lengthwise and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the leeks from burning.
  • Don't crowd the pot. When braising the leeks, make sure there is enough space in the pot for the leeks to cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid. The braising liquid is what will give the leeks their flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful broth or stock. You can also add herbs, spices, and vegetables to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
  • Cook the leeks until they are tender. The leeks should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Depending on the thickness of the leeks, this will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the leeks immediately. Braised leeks are best served immediately, while they are still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Braised leeks are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger meal. Their mild flavor and tender texture make them a perfect complement to a variety of dishes, such as grilled chicken, roasted pork, or fish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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